This week has been good. There have been many people weighing on my mind and heart. So, this week I served God through prayer. Right now there are a couple people that I'm thinking about in particular. One who specifically requested prayers for herself and her son. Another is a person who I'm close to whose Mom is in the hospital. I can really relate to that and know how hard it can be. I hope he knows that I'm keeping him in my thoughts and asking God to hold his family close. I hope that God will continue to show me those who need Him. Not only does it give me a chance to share my faith, but it allows God to let them know that He's listening by bringing their need for prayers to my attention.
That is one thing about prayer that I think is so interesting. I think God sometimes uses it as a teaching tool for me and a way to be blessed. He obviously is aware of the people I mentioned and knows exactly what is going on. But, I think sometimes people need help inviting Him into a situation. Or they just feel more supported/heard when others are praying as well. Often my prayers can be self-centered. Although prayer is a personal thing, I think that it is important to realize that God wants us to remember those around us when we pray. Praying for someone can really strengthen a relationship with that person. And taking a few minutes to care deeply about that person and what they are thinking/feeling/going through allows me to reflect on how much God loves them and me.
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